Method and apparatus for near net shape rapid rough electromachining for blisks
US6787728B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 27, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 6, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23H3/00
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A ring or inverted-cup shaped cutting element is used as a tool electrode for electromachining to rough machine the airfoils on blisks to near net shape. The cutting element is rotated and positioned with respect to the blisk by a CNC (Computer Numerically Controlled) drive arrangement.
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